diff --git a/BUILD.md b/BUILD.md
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--- a/BUILD.md
+++ b/BUILD.md
@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
-- [Hyperledger Cactus Build Instructions](#hyperledger-cactus-build-instructions)
+- [Hyperledger Cacti Build Instructions](#hyperledger-cacti-build-instructions)
 - [Fast Developer Flow / Code Iterations](#fast-developer-flow--code-iterations)
 - [Getting Started](#getting-started)
-    - [Random Windows specific issues not covered here](#random-windows-specific-issues-not-covered-here)
+  - [MacOS](#macos)
+  - [Linux](#linux)
+  - [Windows](#windows)
+  - [Random Windows specific issues not covered here](#random-windows-specific-issues-not-covered-here)
+  - [Configure Cacti](#configure-cacti)
 - [Build Script Decision Tree](#build-script-decision-tree)
 - [Configuring SSH to use upterm](#configuring-ssh-to-use-upterm)
 
-## Hyperledger Cactus Build Instructions
+## Hyperledger Cacti Build Instructions
 
 This is the place to start if you want to give Cactus a spin on your local
 machine or if you are planning on contributing.
@@ -35,29 +39,52 @@ The `npm run watch` script in action:
 ![Fast Developer Flow / Code Iterations](./docs/hyperledger-cactus-watch-script-tutorial-2021-03-06.gif)
 
 ## Getting Started
+
+### MacOS 
+
+_Unless explicitly stated otherwise, each bullet will apply to both Intel and ARM Macs. In bullets where there is a difference in the installation process it will be noted._
+
 * Use preset environment:
   * [VSCode docker container](./.devcontainer)
-* ... or install OS level dependencies manually:
-  * Windows Only
-    * WSL2 or any virtual machine running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
+* Or install OS level dependencies manually:
   * Git
+    * https://github.com/git-guides/install-git#install-git-on-mac
   * NodeJS v18.19.0, npm v10.2.3 (we recommend using the Node Version Manager (nvm) if available for your OS)
-    ```
-    nvm install 18.19.0
-    nvm use 18.19.0
-    ```
+    * [Download nvm using script](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm?tab=readme-ov-file#install--update-script)
+      * _See the Section "Macs with Apple Silicon Chips" under [macOS Troubleshooting](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm?tab=readme-ov-file#macos-troubleshooting) for ARM Mac specific instructions_
+    * [Download nvm using homebrew](https://sukiphan.medium.com/how-to-install-nvm-node-version-manager-on-macos-d9fe432cc7db)
+    * Using nvm install and use specific version of node: 
+      ```
+      nvm install 18.19.0
+      nvm use 18.19.0
+      ```
   * Yarn
     * `npm run enable-corepack` (from within the project directory)
-  * [Docker Engine](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/). Make sure that Docker is working and running, for example, running ``docker ps -aq``
+  * [Docker Engine is available on Mac OS through Docker Engine](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/mac-install/). 
+    * _See the difference in system requirements for Docker Desktop for Intel and ARM Macs under System Requirements on the page above._
   * Docker Compose
+    * Installing Docker Desktop on Mac will include Docker Compose 
   * OpenJDK (Corda support Java 8 JDK but do not currently support Java 9 or higher)
-    * `sudo apt install openjdk-8-jdk-headless`
+    * [Follow instructions for Mac here](https://github.com/supertokens/supertokens-core/wiki/Installing-OpenJDK-for-Mac-and-Linux)
   * Indy SDK (optional)
-    * [Installing the SDK](https://github.com/hyperledger/indy-sdk#installing-the-sdk)
-    * [Build the SDK from source](https://github.com/hyperledger/indy-sdk#how-to-build-indy-sdk-from-source)
+    * [Build the SDK from source](https://github.com/hyperledger-archives/indy-sdk/blob/main/docs/build-guides/mac-build.md)
   * Go
-    * [Installing Go](https://go.dev/)
-    * [Adding Environment Variable and Go extensions](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-install-golang-in-vscode/)
+    * [Installing Go for Mac](https://go.dev/dl/)
+      * _Under featured downloads on the page above choose between the ARM64 or x86-64 option based on your machine._
+    * [Adding Environment Variable and Go extensions](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/go)
+
+### Linux 
+* Insert Linux instructions here 
+
+### Windows 
+* Insert Linux instructions here 
+
+### Random Windows specific issues not covered here
+
+We recommend that you use WSL2 or any Linux VM (or bare metal).
+We test most frequently on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
+
+### Configure Cacti 
 
 * Clone the repository
 
@@ -148,12 +175,6 @@ At this point, with the running API server, you can
 * Develop your own applications against it with the `Cactus API Client(s)`
 * Create and test your own plugins
 
-
-#### Random Windows specific issues not covered here
-
-We recommend that you use WSL2 or any Linux VM (or bare metal).
-We test most frequently on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
-
 ## Build Script Decision Tree
 
 The `npm run watch` script should cover 99% of the cases when it comes to working